n. Unusual regularity in the form of a flower that is normally irregular. [New Latin, from Greek pelōros, monstrous, from pelōr, monster; see kwer- in the Appendix of Indo-European roots.] pe·loric (-lôrĭk, -lŏr-) adj. |
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